What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Specialist position at Catapult Solutions Group?
- Distribution Designer II – Power Utilities
- Location: Conway, AR or Little Rock, AR
- Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
- Industry: Power & Utilities | Electrical Distribution
- Experience Level: 1–5 Years
Position Overview
Catapult Solutions Group is partnering with an established engineering and utility services organization seeking a Distribution Designer II to support electrical distribution infrastructure projects in the Conway, Arkansas area.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution design, utility construction standards, and engineering project coordination.
The selected candidate will be responsible for preparing construction-ready design packages for residential, commercial, and industrial power distribution projects while working closely with engineers, field personnel, and utility clients.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Distribution Design
- Develop and prepare overhead and underground electrical distribution designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Create detailed engineering and construction packages, including material lists, labor estimates, requisitions, site plans, and construction drawings.
- Perform engineering calculations to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective distribution system designs.
- Review and interpret blueprints, utility maps, construction specifications, engineering drawings, and project documentation.
Project Coordination & Field Support
- Conduct field visits to collect site information, verify existing conditions, and support project design requirements.
- Analyze field data and prepare accurate technical reports and project documentation.
- Coordinate with utility clients, construction crews, engineers, and project managers to resolve design or construction-related issues.
- Communicate project progress, deliverable schedules, and design updates to internal teams and customers.
Technical & Quality Responsibilities
- Utilize utility design software, drafting tools, and work management systems to complete engineering deliverables.
- Review design packages for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with established standards.
- Support continuous improvement in engineering design processes and project execution.
- Follow all applicable safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture in both office and field environments.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1–5 years of experience in electrical distribution design, utility engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Design Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
- Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering may be considered without prior utility experience.
- Understanding of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, engineering specifications, and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of engineering calculations, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and measurement conversions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing electrical distribution construction work packages.
- Familiarity with utility design software, GIS platforms, CAD tools, or work management systems.
- Understanding of distribution transformers, protective devices, fusing, and electrical distribution equipment.
- Experience supporting electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities (IOUs), or utility engineering consulting firms.